Hey crafty friends! 🎶 It’s Tiffani from A Krafting Alley, and today I’m sharing a fun musical-themed card that works beautifully as a gender-neutral card and can be used for almost any occasion. Whether it’s a birthday, thank you, or just a note to say hello, this card has a classic look that’s full of charm.
Supplies Used
Dies & Stamps
- Spellbinders + Bibi Cameron Mini Musical Instruments die set
- Spellbinders + Bibi Cameron Musical Notes and Staff Pop-Up die set
- Spellbinders + Bibi Cameron Family Musical Mix Greetings stamp set
Cardstock (from CutCardStock.com)
- Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110 lb (card base)
- Cougar White 80 lb
- Pop-Tone in Black Licorice 65 lb
- Stardream Metallic in Gold 105 lb
- Stardream Metallic in Antique Gold 105 lb
Other Supplies
- Distress Oxide Ink – Hickory Smoke
- VersaFine Onyx Black Ink
- Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Pen in Clear
- Blending foam & tool
- Nuvo liquid glue
- Spellbinders Platinum 6 die-cutting machine
- Bone folder
- Reverse tweezers
Card Instructions
Step 1: Create the Card Base
I started with an 8.5″ x 11″ sheet of Neenah Solar White 110 lb cardstock and cut it in half. Each half was scored at 4.25″ to create two standard A2 card bases.
Step 2: Die-Cut the Musical Elements
- From the Musical Notes and Staff Pop-Up set, I cut the music notes in Black Licorice cardstock.
- From the Mini Musical Instruments set, I die-cut various instruments and the piano.
- Piano keys: Black Licorice (top) + Cougar White (backing)
- Instrument bases: Stardream Metallic Gold
- Instrument accent pieces: Stardream Metallic Antique Gold
After cutting, I assembled the layered instruments and piano keys, then set them aside.
Step 3: Add Dimension with Ink Blending
The white card base looked a little too plain, so I used Distress Oxide in Hickory Smoke to softly ink-blend a gray shadow around the edges of the card front. This gave the background a subtle depth without overpowering the die cuts.
Step 4: Stamp the Sentiment
Using the Family Musical Mix Greetings stamp set, I stamped “This note is for you” in the top right corner with VersaFine Onyx Black ink. To help it pop, I blended a touch more Hickory Smoke ink around the edges of the sentiment and added a hint of sparkle using a Wink of Stella glitter brush.
Step 5: Assemble the Card
I arranged the instruments, notes, and piano across the front of the card, attaching them with liquid glue. Surprisingly I didn’t use my usual foam tape…lol!
Step 6: Decorate the Inside
I left the inside blank so I could personalize the card for any occasion later. To tie it all together, I added one extra music note and a small off-cut of piano keys to the inside — I love using leftover pieces for a finishing touch!
Final Thoughts
I had so much fun creating this musical greeting card! The dies and stamps from Spellbinders and Bibi Cameron are incredibly versatile — you can change the colors of the instruments and notes to match any style or theme. A great gender neutral card!
I love how this card turned out: it’s elegant, detailed, and perfect for music lovers of all ages. 🎼
Thanks so much for reading today’s tutorial! I hope this project inspires you to pull out your musical dies and create something unique. Until next time, stay crafty! 💛
– Tiffani